The guides below were designed to assist primary and post-primary school leaders with using the eTenders platform. Official eTenders guides are available at the eTenders website; some of the guides are only visible once you are logged in.
Note: there have been updates implemented on eTenders platform on 14th May 2026. Anyone logging in to their eTenders account after that date must complete mandatory fields on the organisation details page. See "Introduction to eTenders" guide (paragraph 2.2.2) linked below for steps how to do it. |
Introduction to eTenders:
Introduction to eTenders - Written Guide
Video Guides:
Existing user: forgot username
Existing user: forgot password
Existing user: can't access account that was created prior to May 2023
New user: how to register as CA and complete the necessary details
eTenders guides in relation to creating and managing live competitions:
How to publish a CFT for a goods contract with a value estimated below EU thresholds (no TED) - Written Guide
Note: a guide on how to create a CFT for goods contracts above EU thresholds will be available shortly!
How to Review eTenders CFT Workspace after Error Message – Video Guide
How to Edit eTenders CFT Workspace after Tender is Published – Video Guide
How to Use the eTenders Messaging System – Written Guide
How to Withdraw and Upload Documents on eTenders – Written Guide
How to Amend a Tender Created with Two Openers on eTenders – Written Guide
eTenders guides in relation to competition past tender deadline:
How to Unlock Tenders and Access Submissions on eTenders – Written Guide and a Video Guide
How to create a standalone Contract Award Notice (competitions below EU threshold with no TED publication) - Written Guide
Important: the standalone CAN must only be created when the competition it refers to was not advertised on eTenders!
Note: contracting authorities are required to publish contract award information for all procurements over €25,000 (exclusive of VAT), including any contract awarded under a Framework Agreement, on the eTenders website on completion of the award whether the procurement was advertised on eTenders or not (for example, via email).
See more videos on eTenders platform (note, that all the guides can only be accessed after logging in).
Please note: The SPU has no authority over the eTenders platform. If a school has difficulties with registration or retrieving credentials, they must contact the eTenders Helpdesk directly at irish-eproc-helpdesk@eurodyn.com for further assistance.